The Disability Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.

www.drc-gb.org  

Department of Health
Welcome to the Department of Health, providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications

www.dh.gov.uk

National Centre for Independent Living
Welcome to NCIL This website is designed to be a resource on independent living and Direct Payments for disabled people and others working in the field. This site includes:  

www.ncil.org.uk  

The official Isle of Wight website with information on tourism, local news, living, working, learning, and online ...
The Isle of Wight Portal for news and information on all aspects of tourism, living and working on the IOW, developed by the Isle of Wight Council 

www.iwight.com

Mind (National Association for Mental Health)

Web pages of Mind, the mental health charity. Contains information on all aspects of mental health.  

www.mind.org.uk

Learning Disability? Check out Directgov
Directgov provides information for disabled people and carers in areas such as employment, health and education. There’s also advice on financial support, independent living and rights.  

www.direct.gov.uk

The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities : the largest website on learning disability/difficulty in the ...
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities Homepage   

www.learningdisabilities.org.uk

Values into Action
VIA is a UK-wide campaigning organisation and registered charity which works to promote the right of people with learning difficulties to become citizens with full access to the opportunities of ordinary community life; and to promote the development of policies, services and public attitudes which will achieve that aim. VIA campaigns with people who have learning difficulties to eradicate discrimination against them and to ensure that their rights as human beings are respected.

www.viauk.org

The Footprint Trust
Welcome to The Footprint Trust Our Mission "The Footprint Trust Ltd is a not-for-profit company, based on the Isle of Wight . We are dedicated to working with the Island 's community to promote the benefits of sustai ...  

www.footprint-trust.co.uk

Are You a Carer?
Directgov provides information for disabled people and carers in areas such as employment, health and education. There’s also advice on financial support, independent living and rights.  

www.direct.gov.uk

Caring About Carers
The home page of the Department of Health in England offers easy access to latest news and a wide range of health publications, policy and guidance  

www.carers.gov.uk

Carers UK : Home
Charity supporting families with disabled children. Information on specific conditions and rare disorders, family contact service, campaigns and publications.Partnership site bringing together information for carers ...  

www.carersonline.org.uk

Mental Health Foundation :
MentalHealth Foundation Homepage  

www.mentalhealth.org.uk

The National Health Service - Welcome to the National Health Service
NHS 50 The NHS 50 site has been succeeded by nhs.uk , the official gateway to NHS organisations on the Internet.  

www.nhs50.nhs.uk

Social Firms
SocialFirms UK SFUK is the national membership body providing support and representation for the UK social firm sector. Aspect House 2-4 Monson Rd Redhill, Surrey , RH1 2ET Tel:01737 764021  

www.can.coop

Welcome to Shaw Trust
Welcome to ShawTrust IT training at Shaw Trust's Disability Action Centre in Neath  

www.shaw-trust.org.uk

NHS National Service Framework (NSF) Zones - Patient Involvement
A Guide to National Service Framework implementation, related sites and relevant documentation and resources - National electronic Library for Health  

www.nelh.nhs.uk

IOW
Current activity includes the following: (more detail will follow in due course) Palliative Care Urgent Call Out List Appointment of PCT Community Pharmacy Lead Formation of PCT Liaison Group  

www.hampshirelpc.org.uk

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Strategic Health Authority: Home Page
What's New ... Our next Board Meeting is at 2pm on 09 November 2004 (see Meetings) Find out how we are implementing the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (see Freedom of Information) Health Warning!  

www.hiow.nhs.uk

Basic Skills Agency
The BSA is the national development organisation for literacy and numeracy. An independent organisation, we produce teaching and learning materials, and develop and consult on programmes to improve the skills of chi ...  

www.basic-skills.co.uk

Age Concern England Homepage
AgeConcern England Homepage  

www.ace.org.uk

Direct payments
Directpayments create more flexibility in the provision of social services. Giving money in place of social care services means people have greater choice and control over their lives, and are able to make their ow ...  

www.dh.gov.uk

BILD Factsheets: Direct Payments
BILD Factsheets DirectPayments Summary DirectPayments allow people (including people with a learning disability) in receipt of community care services to receive money which they can use to purchase their own serv ...  

www.bild.org.uk

Inclusive Technology
Specialise in computer software and hardware, especially for people with disabilities.  

www.inclusive.co.uk

Widgit
Go to > Home - Software Solutions for Special Needs Resources (c) Widgit Software Ltd Web Design: Symdata Technologies Ltd  

www.widgit.com

SEMERC: Home
Search our online shop SEMERC is the leading UK provider of solutions for inclusion in education.  

www.semerc.com 

Granada Learning
Granada Learning education resources for all.  

www.granada-learning.com

www.savage-europe.org.uk